设 (shè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 设 (shè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 设 (shè) means "To set up / To establish / To design". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 设 stroke by stroke?

设 has 6 strokes. The radical is 讠. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 设 and 计?

设 (shè) and 计 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 设?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 讠. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 设?

Common words containing 设 include: 设计 (shè jì) — To design / Design; 建设 (jiàn shè) — Construction / To build; 假设 (jiǎ shè) — hypothesis; to suppose.

How to Write 设

The character 设 (shè) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

设 is pronounced shè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To set up / To establish / To design.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 设 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 设

设计 shè jì

To design / Design

建设 jiàn shè

Construction / To build

假设 jiǎ shè

hypothesis; to suppose

Example Sentences

他设计了这件衣服。

tā shè jì le zhè jiàn yī fú

He designed this piece of clothing.

城市建设很快。

chéng shì jiàn shè hěn kuài

City construction is very fast.

这是一个假设。

zhè shì yí gè jiǎ shè

This is a hypothesis.

Similar Characters

计 jì

订 dìng

讣 fù

Practice Writing 设 (shè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 设

What does 设 (shè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 设 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 设 and 计?

What mistakes do learners make writing 设?

What common words use 设?

How to Write 设 (shè)